Scope
Description
The objective of the research is to address evidence gaps in our understanding of the effects of the discount regime, and bolster our ability to contrast the economic impact that any different approach could have on businesses and the wider economy. Once completed, the findings of the research will feed into future policy development and an economic Impact Assessment. Different policy options will be evaluated within the IA. Regardless of the options ultimately evaluated in the IA, the impacts of full cost recovery - the counterfactual - will need to be understood in line with HM Treasury Green Book guidance in order to appraise options against it
Total value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £78,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 January 2026
- Possible extension to 30 April 2026
- 8 months
Description of possible extension:
Optional 3 month extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Participation
Conditions of participation
See PSQ in Atamis.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Failure to do so may result in the tender response not being processed by the system or the response being automatically disqualified during the evaluation stage of the tender process.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
TECHNICAL CRITERIA - 80% COMMERCIAL CRITERIA - 20% Full award criteria in specification.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government